2017–18 Barnet F.C. season explained

Club:Barnet
Season:2017–18
Manager:Rossi Eames
(until 13 November)[1]
Mark McGhee
(from 13 November to 15 January)
Graham Westley
(from 15 January to 19 March)
Martin Allen
(from 19 March)
Chairman:Anthony Kleanthous
Stadium:The Hive Stadium
League:League Two
League Result:23rd (relegated)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group Stage
League Topscorer:Shaq Coulthirst (10)
Season Topscorer:Shaq Coulthirst (12)
Highest Attendance:5,539 vs Chesterfield (5 May 2018)
Lowest Attendance:1,123 vs Morecambe (16 December 2017) (league)
445 vs Tottenham Hotspur U23 (28 November 2017) (all)
Prevseason:2016–17
Nextseason:2018–19

The 2017–18 season is Barnet's 130th year in existence and third consecutive season in League Two.[2] Along with competing in League Two, the club also participate in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2017 Free [3]
10 July 2017 Free [4]
26 July 2017 Free [5]
26 August 2017 Free [6]
31 August 2017 Undisclosed [7]
31 August 2017 Undisclosed [8]
1 January 2018 Undisclosed [9]
31 January 2018 Undisclosed [10]
10 March 2018 Free [11]
March 2018 Free [12]

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released [13]
13 July 2017 Undisclosed [14]
31 January 2018 Nominal [15]
20 March 2018 Free agent Released [16]
20 March 2018 Free agent Released

Loans in

Start datePositionNationalityNameFromEnd dateRef.
31 January 2018 30 June 2018 [17]
31 January 2018 20 March 2018 [18]

Loans out

Start datePositionNationalityNameToEnd dateRef.
11 August 2017 8 September 2017 [19]
7 September 2017 5 October 2017 [20]
22 September 2017 21 October 2017 [21]
30 September 2017 28 October 2017 [22]
13 October 2017 10 November 2017 [23]
6 November 2017 30 June 2018 [24]
13 November 2017 11 December 2017 [25]
23 December 2017 20 January 2018 [26]
23 December 2017 20 January 2018
19 January 2018 Renell McKenzie-Lyle 16 February 2018 [27]
22 March 2018 End of season [28]
22 March 2018 End of season
22 March 2018 End of season
22 March 2018 End of season

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 14 July 2017, Barnet have announced six pre-season friendlies against Swansea City, Braintree Town,[29] West Ham United Under-23s,[30] Maidstone United,[31] Millwall[32] and Concord Rangers.[33]

League Two

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[34] [35]

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Barnet were drawn away to Blackburn Rovers in the first round.[36]

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Barnet were drawn away to Peterborough United in the first round.[37] Another away tie against Brighton & Hove Albion was confirmed for the second round.[38]

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was made with Barnet facing AFC Wimbledon, Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur U23s in Southern Group F.[39] [40]

Squad information

Appearances

Correct as of 5 May 2018

No.Nat.PlayerPos.League TwoFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal
1GK 11 0 1 0 12
2DF 17 (1) 0 0 0 17 (1)
3DF 2 0 1 0 3
4DF 29 (7) 1 1 (1) 2 33 (8)
5DF 42 1 2 2 47
6DF 25 (2) 0 1 1 27 (2)
7MF 25 (3) 1 0 1 27 (3)
8MF 22 0 0 0 22
9FW 30 (2) 0 0 0 30 (2)
11MF 34 (6) 0 2 2 38 (6)
12MF 27 (10) 1 1 2 32 (10)
13DF 35 (6) 1 2 2 (1) 40 (7)
14 FW 10 (19) 1 0 (1) 1 12 (20)
15 MF 8 (5) 0 (1) 0 (2) 2 10 (8)
16DF 14 (2) 0 2 1 (1) 17 (3)
17MF 2 (1) 0 0 1 (1) 3 (2)
18MF 10 (9) 1 2 3 16 (9)
19 MF 2 (4) 0 0 0 (1) 2 (5)
20MF 27 (5) 1 2 2 32 (5)
21GK 32 (1) 1 1 3 37 (1)
22FW 0 0 0 0 0
23FW 19 (6) 1 0 1 21 (6)
24DF 15 (4) 0 0 3 18 (4)
25 FW 14 (12) 1 2 0 (1) 17 (13)
26MF 20 (1) 0 0 0 20 (1)
27FW 0 (8) 0 0 1 1 (8)
28DF 0 0 0 1 1
29DF 0 0 0 0 0
30FW 0 (4) 0 0 (2) 0 (2) 0 (8)
31 GK 0 0 0 0 0
32DF 1 (2) 0 0 0 1 (2)
33Tobi Coker MF 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 (1)
34Renell McKenzie-Lyle GK 0 0 0 0 0
35FW 0 (1) 0 0 1 1 (1)
36FW 2 0 0 0 2
37FW 1 0 (1) 0 0 (1) 1 (2)
38DF 1 0 0 1 2
39 MF 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1)
40GK 3 0 0 0 3
41MF 3 (5) 0 0 0 3 (5)
Left before the end of the season
10 MF 23 (1) 0 2 0 25 (1)
24MF 0 0 0 0 0
42DF 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1)
43 DF 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (1)

Goalscorers

Correct as of 5 May 2018

No.Nat.PlayerPos.League TwoFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal
1 FW 10 0 1 1 12
2 FW 7 0 0 1 8
3 FW 7 0 0 0 7
4= FW 4 1 0 0 5
4= FW 4 0 1 0 5
6= MF 4 0 0 0 4
6= MF 3 0 1 0 4
8= DF 3 0 0 0 3
8= MF 2 0 0 1 3
10 MF 2 0 0 0 2
11= MF 1 0 0 0 1
11= DF 1 0 0 0 1
11= MF 0 0 0 1 1
11= DF 0 0 0 1 1
11= Own goals 0 0 0 1 1
Totals47 1 3 6 57

Notes and References

  1. News: Club Statement Mark McGhee named Barnet manager. 15 November 2017. Barnet Official Site. 13 November 2017.
  2. News: History . Statto . 2017-05-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160829170842/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/barnet/history . 2016-08-29 . dead .
  3. News: Transfer Craig Ross signs for Barnet FC. 1 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 1 July 2017.
  4. News: Transfer Richard Brindley signs for Barnet FC. 10 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 10 July 2017.
  5. News: Transfer Shaq Coulthirst signs for Barnet FC. 26 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 26 July 2017.
  6. News: Breaking Andre Blackman signs for Barnet FC. 26 August 2017. Barnet Official Site. 26 August 2017. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911044707/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/transfer--andre-blackman-signs-for-barnet-fc/. dead.
  7. News: Transfer Barnet FC sign Chelsea striker Malakai Mars. 31 August 2017. Barnet Official Site. 31 August 2017.
  8. News: Transfer Dave Tarpey signs for Barnet FC. 1 September 2017. Barnet Official Site. 1 September 2017. 1 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170901154832/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/transfer--dave-tarpey-signs-for-barnet-fc/. dead.
  9. News: Transfer Barnet FC sign midfielder Fuad Sule. 31 December 2017. Barnet Official Site. 30 December 2017.
  10. News: Transfer Jordan Nicholson signs for Barnet Football Club. 1 February 2018. Barnet Official Site. 31 January 2018.
  11. News: Signing Matthew Briggs signs for the Bees on non-contract basis. 10 March 2018. Barnet Official Site. 10 March 2018. 21 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190621164642/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2018/march/signing--matthew-briggs-sign-for-the-bees-on-non-contract-basis/. dead.
  12. News: "I’m a black man, so I get stared at wherever I go – but it’s not a problem for me" – Ex-West Ham teenager Jordan Brown, the inverted Sancho. 18 August 2020. Four Four Two. 12 December 2018.
  13. News: Squad News Retained List . Barnet Official Site . 19 May 2017 . 21 May 2017 .
  14. https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/july/transfer--luke-coulson-departs-for-ebbsfleet/ Transfer: Luke Coulson departs for Ebbsfleet
  15. https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2018/february/transfer--jamal-campbell-ryce-signs-for-carlisle-united/ Transfer Jamal Campbell-Ryce signs for Carlisle United
  16. News: News Martin Allen addresses supporters following his return. 20 March 2018. Barnet Official Site . 20 March 2018.
  17. News: Transfer George Legg joins on loan from Reading. 1 February 2018. Barnet Official Site. 31 January 2018.
  18. News: Transfer Tin Plavotic joins on loan from Bristol City. 1 February 2018. Barnet Official Site. 31 January 2018.
  19. News: Loan Kai McKenzie-Lyle joins St Ives Town. 14 August 2017. Barnet Official Site. 11 August 2017. 15 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170815025754/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/august/loan--kai-mckenzie-lyle-joins-st-ives-town/. dead.
  20. News: Loan Justin Amaluzor joins Hemel Hempstead Town. 7 September 2017. Barnet Official Site. 7 September 2017. 8 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908021145/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/september/loan--justin-amaluzor-joins-hemel-hempstead-town/. dead.
  21. News: Loan Joe Payne joins Solihull Moors. 22 September 2017. Barnet Official Site. 22 September 2017. 23 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170923003154/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/september/loan--joe-payne-joins-solihull-moors/. dead.
  22. News: Loan Watch Tom Day makes Hemel Hempstead Town debut. 3 October 2017. Barnet Official Site. 2 October 2017.
  23. News: Loan Dan Sweeney joins Hampton & Richmond Borough. 13 October 2017. Barnet Official Site. 13 October 2017.
  24. News: Loan Watch – Tom Day re-joins Hemel Hempstead on loan. 6 November 2017. Barnet Official Site. 6 November 2017.
  25. News: Loan Watch Smith seals move to Hungerford. 15 November 2017. Barnet Official Site. 13 November 2017.
  26. News: Loans McKenzie-Lyle and Amaluzor depart for 28 days. 31 December 2017. Barnet Official Site. 23 December 2017. 24 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224101607/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2017/december/loans--mckenzie-lyle-and-amaluzor-depart-for-28-days/. dead.
  27. News: Loan Watch Renell McKenzie-Lyle makes Hayes debut in 9-1 away win. 1 February 2018. Barnet Official Site. 22 January 2018.
  28. News: News Four players move out on Loan . 23 March 2018 . Barnet Official Site . 23 March 2018 .
  29. News: Fixture News Bees begin pre-season against Premier League opponents . Barnet Official Site . 24 May 2017 . 24 May 2017 .
  30. News: Fixture News Bees to face West Ham Under-23s in pre-season . Barnet Official Site . 26 May 2017 . 26 May 2017.
  31. News: Bees to begin pre-season schedule at Maidstone. 31 May 2017. Barnet Official Site. 31 May 2017.
  32. News: Bees host London rivals in pre-season friendly. 1 June 2017. Barnet Official Site. 1 June 2017.
  33. News: Pre-Season Bees to travel to Concord Rangers. 15 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 14 July 2017.
  34. News: Bees head to Forest Green Rovers on opening day. 1 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 21 June 2017.
  35. News: Fixture List. 1 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. June 2017.
  36. News: FA Cup Bees drawn away to 6-time winners Blackburn Rovers. 18 October 2017. Barnet Official Site. 16 October 2017.
  37. News: Bees travel to Peterborough in Carabao Cup. 16 June 2017. Barnet Official Site. 16 June 2017.
  38. News: Carabao Cup Bees drawn away to Premier League Brighton. 14 August 2017. Barnet Official Site. 10 August 2017.
  39. News: Checkatrade Trophy Spurs U21s to visit The Hive in group stage. 13 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 12 July 2017.
  40. News: Checkatrade Trophy Group stage fixture dates and times revealed. 19 July 2017. Barnet Official Site. 19 July 2017.

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